Would you like to spend some days in the Tuscan countryside in the quiet beauty of its hills and pick up a few secrets to bring home with you? You will learn how to make “pici,” one of the most famous dish of the local cuisine, by rolling and rubbing it with both hands. We will season it with the healthy herbs that grow on these hills, you will learn to recognize them during a walk with an expert gatherer. When you think of Tuscany, you think of Sangiovese grape. In Montepulciano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is produced with a clone of Sangiovese grape, called Prugnolo Gentile.
On an eletric bike, you will visit one of the best sustainable wineries, tasting wine and typical products. The holiday continues with other activities: a visit to an organic farm that produces extra virgin olive oil and an outdoor picnic to reconnect with nature.
PROGRAM
Day 1
Arrival at Chiusi-Chianciano Terme train station, pick up with electric van and check-in at the accommodation.
Visit and tasting in the organic farm of the territory with tasting of typical products.
Day 2
Walk with expert guide for the recognition of wild herbs, followed by tasting of products made with herbs.
Cooking class of pici and fresh pasta with lunch.
Tour in e-bike with expert guide and stop at the Montepulciano winery with tasting of Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano.
Day 3
Picnic with organic products from the Valdichiana Senese;
Departure to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme train station.
Price per person € 699,00
Children under three: free
Children from 3 to 12 years: 50% discount
Stay
2-night stay in farmhouse or hotel*** in Valdichiana Senese;
Tour
Guided walk with identification and collection of herbs and tasting of products made from the herbs;
Cooking class of fresh pasta with lunch;
Guided e-bike tour and stop at Montepulciano winery with tasting of Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano;
Picnic with organic products from the Valdichiana Senese.
Visits
Visit to local organic farm and tasting of typical products;
Transport
Transportation for included activities by electric vehicle (ID Buzz VW).
Train tickets from Rome or Florence to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme train station (and back) - regional trains.
The price doesn't include:
- Transportation services of arrival and departure from the Valdichiana Senese and for all activities not specified in the tour.
- Tourist tax to be paid upon check-out at the hotel.